Iran Shahid Soleimani Fleet Update
Iran - Navy
| Date | March 4, 2026 |
| Country | Iran |
| Force | Navy |
| Ship Class | Shahid Soleimani |
| Ship Name | IRIS Shahid Sayyad Shirazi |
| Event | Sunk (-1) |
Description
Shahid Soleimani-class catamaran corvette struck on March 4, 2026, and reported burning at sea near Bandar Abbas. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated the vessel had been sunk. Commissioned in February 2024, the ship featured a composite catamaran hull designed for reduced radar signature, capable of 45 knots, and armed with Nawab and Sayad cruise missiles. The Shahid Sayyad Shirazi had recently participated in the "Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz" exercise in February 2026.